Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
Meta-Analysis: Neonatal, Infant, and Childhood Growth Following Metformin vs. Insulin Treatment for Gestational Diabetes
11 Aug, 2019 | 22:15h | UTCCommentary: Does metformin treatment for GDM adversely affect offspring? – Univadis (free registration required)
Study: “Liquid Biopsy” for Detection of Residual Disease after Neoadjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer
11 Aug, 2019 | 21:30h | UTCPersonalized circulating tumor DNA analysis to detect residual disease after neoadjuvant therapy in breast cancer – Science Translational Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: New ‘liquid biopsy’ blood test improves breast cancer diagnostics – The Translational Genomics Research Institute (free) AND Circulating Tumor DNA Analysis for Detection of Residual Disease in Breast Cancer – The ASCO Post (free) AND Expert reaction to blood test to help tailor treatment for breast cancer patients – Science Media Centre (free)
Study: “Liquid Biopsy” for Relapse Detection in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
11 Aug, 2019 | 21:31h | UTCAssessment of Molecular Relapse Detection in Early-Stage Breast Cancer – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Circulating Tumor DNA as a Marker for Disease Relapse in Early-Stage Breast Cancer—Bad Blood – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period) AND Liquid Biopsy in Breast Ca Finds Relapse Early – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Women’s Health 2019: Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer, Contraception, and Hormone Therapy
11 Aug, 2019 | 21:20h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Five Days of Treatment Not Better than Three Days for Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infection
9 Aug, 2019 | 07:50h | UTC
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Three versus five days of pivmecillinam for #community acquired uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority trial @EClinicalMed @uni_copenhagen #clinicaltrials
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— EClinicalMedicine – Published by The Lancet (@EClinicalMed) August 1, 2019
Cohort Study: Women with a History of Preeclampsia 5 Times More Likely to Develop End-stage kidney Disease
9 Aug, 2019 | 07:58h | UTCPreeclampsia and risk of end stage kidney disease: A Swedish nationwide cohort study – PLOS Medicine (free)
Commentaries: Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds – PLOS (free) AND Preeclampsia Increases Kidney Failure Risk, Study Finds – Renal & Urology News (free)
Diagnostic Imaging in Pregnant Patients With Suspected Appendicitis
8 Aug, 2019 | 08:04h | UTCDiagnostic Imaging in Pregnant Patients With Suspected Appendicitis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
[Abstract Only] Study: Reducing Red Meat and Replacing it for Poultry May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
8 Aug, 2019 | 07:36h | UTCAssociation between meat consumption and risk of breast cancer: Findings from the Sister Study – International Journal of Cancer (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Substituting poultry for red meat may reduce breast cancer risk – Wiley (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at red meat and poultry consumption and breast cancer risk – Science Media Centre (free)
Randomized Trial: Antihypertensive Regimens Compared for the Management of Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy
5 Aug, 2019 | 02:27h | UTCCommentary: Oral regimen management of acute hypertension in pregnancy – The Lancet (free)
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NEW Research—Oral antihypertensive regimens (nifedipine retard, labetalol, and methyldopa) for management of severe #hypertension in #pregnancy: an open-label, randomised controlled trial https://t.co/1Q2zspn7xf pic.twitter.com/cjzOG8KGOi
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) August 2, 2019
NICE Guideline: Preterm Labor and Birth
5 Aug, 2019 | 02:29h | UTCPreterm labour and birth – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
Related Guideline: Practice Bulletin: Management of Preterm Labor – Obstetrics & Gynecology (free)
Related Review: Preterm Labor: One Syndrome, Many Causes – Science (free)
Randomized Trial: Ursodeoxycholic Acid Not Effective for Women with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
5 Aug, 2019 | 02:24h | UTCCommentary: Ursodeoxycholic acid for intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy – The Lancet (free)
Breastfeeding: A Round Up of Cochrane Evidence
5 Aug, 2019 | 02:12h | UTCBreastfeeding: A round up of Cochrane evidence – Evidently Cochrane (free)
[Abstract Only] Overall Survival with Ribociclib plus Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer
5 Aug, 2019 | 01:49h | UTCOverall Survival with Ribociclib plus Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Overall Survival With the Addition of Ribociclib to Endocrine Therapy in Advanced HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer – The ASCO Post (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: No Bacteria Found in Healthy Placentas
2 Aug, 2019 | 02:51h | UTCHuman placenta has no microbiome but can contain potential pathogens – Nature (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: No bacteria found in healthy placentas – Nature News (free) AND Babies get critical gut bacteria from their mother at birth, not from placenta, study suggests – Science (free)
Meta-Analysis: Transvaginal Sonography vs. MRI for the Diagnosis of Rectosigmoid Endometriosis
2 Aug, 2019 | 00:15h | UTCCommentary: Transvaginal ultrasound and MRI achieve similar accuracy for diagnosing lower bowel endometriosis – NIHR Signal (free)
Meta-Analysis: Association of Early Interventions With Birth Outcomes and Child Linear Growth in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries
31 Jul, 2019 | 01:56h | UTC
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New @JAMANetworkOpen meta-analyses of 169 randomized trials including 302,061 participants concludes it is important to intervene early for child development in LMICs, during pregnancy if possible, & combine interventions from multiple domains https://t.co/YQnIqlz1P1 pic.twitter.com/q48D3SWhqm
— Keith Godfrey (@KeithMGodfrey) July 28, 2019
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Pregnant Women Who Work Rotating Shifts, Fixed Night Shifts, or Longer Hours Have Increased Risk of Preterm Deliveries and Miscarriages
31 Jul, 2019 | 01:49h | UTCThe impact of occupational shift work and working hours during pregnancy on health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (link to abstract – for full-text)
Commentary: Night shifts, long hours linked to miscarriages and preterm births – Reuters (free)
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Pregnant women working nights were 21% more likely to have preterm deliveries & 23% more likely to have miscarriages. Pregnant women working > 40 hrs/wk were 38% more likely to miscarry & 21% more likely to deliver preterm.#SharingSciencehttps://t.co/a31EUJGRa8 pic.twitter.com/sPY6GkCfdZ
— Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology (@MayoAnesthesia) July 24, 2019
Study: Placental Growth Factor Testing for Suspected Pre-eclampsia
31 Jul, 2019 | 01:58h | UTCCommentaries: Placental growth factor testing for suspected pre-eclampsia – The Lancet (free) AND Placental growth factor testing can speed up diagnosis of pre-eclampsia – NIHR Signal (free)
International Consensus Statement on the Use of Uterotonic Agents During Cesarean Section
30 Jul, 2019 | 01:41h | UTC
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?International consensus statement on the use of uterotonic agents during caesarean section.
This new #FOAMed paper is essential reading for all anaesthetists and obstetricians!@HeesenMichael @CarvalB @nolanmcdonnell @noolslucas @OAAinfo @RCObsGyn
?https://t.co/jr3XflmzdU pic.twitter.com/0Qs6tBNso6
— Anaesthesia (@Anaes_Journal) July 29, 2019
ACOG Care Consensus: Levels of Maternal Care
29 Jul, 2019 | 20:47h | UTCLevels of Maternal Care: Obstetric Care Consensus No, 9 – Obstetrics & Gynecology (free)
Summary: Levels of Maternal Care: Obstetric Care Consensus No, 9 (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Safety and Efficacy of Testosterone for Postmenopausal Women with Low Sexual Desire Causing Distress
29 Jul, 2019 | 20:45h | UTCSafety and efficacy of testosterone for women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trial data – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Testosterone may significantly improve sexual function and sexual well-being in postmenopausal women – The Lancet (free) AND Testosterone can enhance libido in postmenopausal women, new research says – CNN (free)
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Just online: Safety and efficacy of #testosterone for #women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trial data https://t.co/xKp6RCKd0g #postmenopausal #menopause #sexual desire pic.twitter.com/wqfMGHL37T
— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) July 26, 2019
Management of Preexisting Diabetes in Pregnancy
27 Jul, 2019 | 20:07h | UTCManagement of preexisting diabetes in pregnancy: A Review – JAMA (free)
Related: Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2019 – American Diabetes Association (free) AND Diabetes and Pregnancy – Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee (free) AND Current guidelines on the management of gestational diabetes mellitus: a content analysis and appraisal – BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (free)
Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implant Tied to Rare Cancer
25 Jul, 2019 | 01:54h | UTCAllergan Recalls Textured Breast Implant Tied to Rare Cancer – Associated Press (free)
See also: FDA Requests Manufacturer Recall of Some Textured Breast Implants – The ASCO Post (free) AND FDA asks Allergan to recall textured breast implants worldwide – Reuters (free) AND Worldwide recall issued for textured breast implants tied to rare cancer – CNN (free)
Related: FDA Report: 660 Cases of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (link to statement and other studies)
Consensus Guidelines on Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast Cancer
25 Jul, 2019 | 01:20h | UTC
Perspective: As Pregnancy Tech Proliferates, Women and their Doctors Wade Through What’s Helpful — and What’s a Headache
25 Jul, 2019 | 00:51h | UTC